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Mr. Valentin Yotkov

Valentin Yotkov is a world renowned silversmith with expertise in hand chasing and repoussé. He creates one-of-a-kind objects, sculptures and trophies in any non-ferrous metal and specializes in museum-quality reproductions. Mr. Yotkov also trains Tiffany jewelers in the art of chasing and repoussé.

Mr. Yotkov has been granted celebrity status by the US government. He enjoys permanent residency with the privilege of pursuing his talent as a Master Silversmith. He is internationally recognized as a designer, artisan, and teacher in the disappearing field of silversmithing.

Trained in the old-world guild system of silversmithing, Mr. Yotkov served his apprenticeship under the masters of Europe and learned his skills in the hands-on fashion. He received the State Master Certificate in his native Bulgaria.

Techniques he has mastered include raising, creating shapes by hand from flat sheet metal; chasing, decoration hammered on the outside surface of an object; repoussé, decoration in higher relief, embossed from the back or inside surface, then chased in detail from the front; and engraving, decoration carved on the outside. He is also accomplished in wax modeling, casting, and finishing (polishing and patina).

Valentin Yotkov's art has appeared in international exhibitions in Japan, Greece, Russia, Mexico, Italy, Mongolia, India, U.S.A., and China since 1982. In addition, private collections around the world proudly include the creative genius of this Master Silversmith. We are delighted to offer his talents to our students.


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March 20, 2010
 Starting A Craft Business
  In order to make a living doing what you love, you have to develop not only the skills to create art but also get your work into the marketplace. This class will help you understand the steps necessary run a successful craft business.
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March 26, 2010
 Mold Making and Casting
 

This course is designed to demystify the lost wax casting process. You will gain a clear understanding of what will work well and be cost effective in a production environment.

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April 09, 2010
 Bead Making with Precious Metal Clay
 Create a series of appliqued, hollow, enameled, and colored beads in PMC. Projects introduced will be based on, but not replicates of, projects in Linda Kaye-Moses new book, "Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads"
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April 23, 2010
 Stone Sale - Gustave Hebert of Trinity Imports, LLC
 Come to Metalwerx on Wednesday and Friday, April 23, 2010 between 11 AM and 4pm for a special private sale of precious and semi-precious gemstones by Gustave Hebert of Trinity Imports, LLC. (and a regular at Metalwerx Vendor Day!)
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August 23, 2010
 Art Jewelry Week for Teens
 Spend the week experimenting with making jewelry. Through soldering, cold connections and basic metal fabrication (incl. bending, filing, piercing, & drilling), learn how to make one-of-a-kind jewelry!
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